Behr Dangerously Elegant
S540-6 · #616B89 · LRV ~14.9
Closest tone in another brand: PPG Grape Haze (~99% proximity)Dangerously Elegant (S540-6) is a dark blue from Behr with no strong undertone, in this site’s digital reading. Estimated LRV about 14.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest tone in another brand is PPG Grape Haze (~99% proximity).
Closest tone to Dangerously Elegant in other brands
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LRV (estimated)
14.9 · Dark
Undertone (estimated)
None (neutral)
Temperature
Cool
Code
S540-6
HEX
#616B89
RGB
97, 107, 137
HSL
225°, 17%, 46%
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Dangerously Elegant FAQ
What undertone does Dangerously Elegant have?
Dangerously Elegant has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue, in this site’s digital reading. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.
What is the LRV of Dangerously Elegant?
Dangerously Elegant has an estimated LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. It is an estimate from the digital HEX, not the LRV published by the brand.
What is the closest tone to Dangerously Elegant in other brands?
PPG: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), ~99% proximity; Glidden: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), ~99% proximity; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), ~96% proximity; Benjamin Moore: Blue Heron (CC-840), ~95% proximity; Dunn-Edwards: Champion Blue (DE5915), ~95% proximity; Sherwin-Williams: Luxe Blue (SW 6537), ~91% proximity; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), ~89% proximity; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), ~84% proximity. These are estimates of digital closeness on screen, not proven physical equivalence or official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.
What is the HEX code of Dangerously Elegant?
The HEX code of Dangerously Elegant (S540-6) is #616B89, RGB 97, 107, 137. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.